Day: December 1, 2023

Preparedness Notes for Friday — December 1, 2023

On December 1st, 1913, the world’s first moving assembly line debuted, used in manufacturing Model Ts at a Ford factory in Highland Park, Michigan; the innovation was the idea of owner Henry Ford, and it revolutionized the auto industry. — Today is the birthday of gun designer Charles Cashman Kelsey, Jr., of DEVEL firearms fame. He was born December 1,1935.  He was murdered in Texas under mysterious circumstances in April, 2003. — This is also the birthday of novelist Rex Stout (1886–1975). Rex Stout was the brother of Ruth Stout, the gardener who wrote about no-till, year-round mulching, organic gardening …


Writing Contest Prize Winners Announced – Round 109

We’ve completed the judging for Round 109 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest.  The judging was particularly difficult for this round, because there were so many great articles. Round 108 began on August 1st and ended on September 30, 2023. (The contest is run in rounds that each last two months.) The prize-winning writers for Round 108 are: First Prize First Prize goes to SaraSue, for: Homesteading – A Cautionary Tale, posted on November 10-11-12, 2023. See: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. She will receive the following prizes: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing …


The Watchman – Part 1, by James Durham

This three-part article is a journey into End Times Eschatology and discovering our responsibility. Editor’s Note:  The practical-tangible preparedness portion of the article will be in Part 3. “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?  It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.  Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.» Matthew 24: 45-47 Ezekiel 33 – Renewal of Ezekiel’s Call as Watchman The word of …


November 2023 in Precious Metals, by Steven Cochran

Welcome to SurvivalBlog’s Precious Metals Month in Review, where we take a look at “the month that was” in precious metals. Each month, we cover gold’s performance, and the factors that affected gold prices. What Did Gold Do in November? Gold prices began November trending around $1,990 before falling to a monthly low of $1,938 on the 10th. Prices then began a strong rally to break above $2,000 by the 21st, then hit successive six-month highs as it broke above $2,050, considered the last major resistance point before hitting all-time highs. Closing gold prices for November peaked on the 28th, …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day: 

“Unfortunately, there is a tendency among political elites to distrust the opinions of ordinary people. They are perceived to base their views on dark instincts and unjustified fears, rather than on rational choices. European voters, however, are highly educated, and it is ridiculous to suppose they can be easily fooled or manipulated.” – Geert Wilders